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September 22, 2026 8:55 AM

Jaishankar meets Switzerland FM Ignazio Cassis, Nauru President David Adeang on UNGA sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held separate meetings with Switzerland Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Nauru President David Adeang on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, discussing bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and multilateral issues. Sharing details of his meeting with Cassis in a post on X, Jaishankar said the two sides reviewed the progress in their economic relationship following the entry into force of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnersh...

September 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held separate meetings with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York ahead of major United Nations deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said his regular meetings and teleconferences with Barrot help maintain the momentum of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. The two ministers discussed regional and global developments, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, besides...

September 21, 2026 10:31 AM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in New York to attend 81st session of UNGA 2026

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation during the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. His address at the UNGA high-level session is scheduled for September 26. During his visit, the External Affairs Minister will attend various plurilateral and bilateral meetings. EAM Jaisha...

September 19, 2026 1:32 PM

India Sends Another 11 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal

India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief material to flood-hit Nepal as the neighbouring country continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations following devastating floods and landslides. The latest consignment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal's recovery and highlighted the latest assistance under the gover...

September 18, 2026 7:51 PM

Jaishankar Concludes Bhutan Visit, India, Bhutan Review Wide-Ranging Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday concluded his three-day official visit to Bhutan, during which he reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation with the country’s top leadership and held discussions on regional and international issues of mutual importance. “Concluded a productive visit to Bhutan. Touched by the warmth of our unique ties of friendship. Kadrinchey La!” Jaishankar said in a post on X at the conclusion of his visit. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2...

September 18, 2026 10:57 AM

India, Bhutan review bilateral cooperation; launch key development and energy projects during EAM Jaishankar’s visit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Bhutan from September 16 to 18, during which India and Bhutan reviewed the full range of their bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international issues of mutual importance. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. During his stay, EAM Jaishankar received an audience with the Bhutan King and called on Bhutanese Prime Minister ...

September 18, 2026 1:10 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets King of Bhutan, values his guidance to deepen ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu during his official visit to the Himalayan nation. "Honoured to receive an audience with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, in Thimphu today. Deeply value his guidance to further deepen the unique friendship between India and Bhutan," EAM Jaishankar said on the social media platform X. Earlier, EAM Jaishankar and King Wangchuck lit 'Aashirvaad ka Diya' at the iconic ...

September 16, 2026 8:52 PM

Jaishankar visits Bhutan, discusses development, energy, trade and connectivity

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel in Bumthang, reviewing wide-ranging bilateral cooperation in development, energy, trade, connectivity, culture and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar is on an official visit to Bhutan at the invitation of Bhutan’s Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel. The visit is aimed at further strengthening the close and longstanding ties of friendship and coop...

September 16, 2026 11:48 AM

“India a responsible player, preferred security partner”: Philippines envoy to India

Philippines Ambassador to India Josel F Ignacio said that India and the Philippines have witnessed a significant deepening of ties over the past decade, with the relationship elevated to a strategic partnership last year. Addressing the valedictory session of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on Tuesday, Ignacio said, “Our relationship formally, diplomatically, is 77 years old… It was really about 10 years ago that the visible intensification happe...

September 16, 2026 12:16 PM

EAM Jaishankar to Visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17, Hold Talks with Counterpart to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bhutan from September 16-17, during which he will hold talks with the country’s top leadership as part of India’s efforts to further strengthen the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, Jaishankar is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Bhutanese Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel and call on Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and P...